Question

analyse the importance of the three tier judicial machinery under Consumer Protection Act (COPRA) , 1986 for redressal of consumer disputes

Answer 1

It has following importance:-
1. It reduces the pressure on other courts.
2. It finishes a case within 3 months.
3. Cases seeking redressal up to 20 lakh are handled by district consumer courts.
4. Cases seeking redressal up to 1 crore are handled by state consumer courts.
5. Cases seeking redressal more than 1 crore are handled by national consumer courts.
6. These courts empower people to fight against exploitation.  

Answer 2

According to COPRA (1986) ,it has given a three tier quasi judicial government. 1.District Court = it looks for cases blow 20 lakhs . 2.State Court = it looks for cases between 20 lakhs to 1crore. 3. National Court = it looks for causes above 1 crore through this judical system . Consumer are able to fight the unethical practice followed in the market .it helps the consumer to seek redressal if the person is not satisfied with the decision, he/she can go the state and then national court .it gives the consumers right to represent